PlainZIP

Hurlburt Field, FL · standard

ZIP Code 32544

Okaloosa County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,818
74/sq mi
$47,865
Median income
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hurlburt Field pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 32544 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 32544 covers 24.6 square miles in Hurlburt Field, Okaloosa County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,818 residents on file, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 32544 reports a modest median household income of $47,865 (38% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $19,940. Local economic indicators show a 1.8% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of $2,077 monthly, and 0.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Okaloosa County, letting you compare 32544 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 32544

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hurlburt Field, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 32544.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 32544, Hurlburt Field, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,818

Population

24.6

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 32544?

23.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 4.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$47,865

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$19,940

Per Capita Income

1.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 32544 ranks nationally

Hurlburt Field, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,865 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

583

Total Housing Units

538

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

3.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$2,077

Median Rent

2016

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 32544, employing approximately 820 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,807,000.

49

Businesses

820

Employees

$64.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 53.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 10.2%
Retail trade 4 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 32544 vs 32569 →

ZIP 32544 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 32544 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 32544 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 32544 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
32569 Mary Esther, FL 11,235 2.5 mi
32548 Fort Walton Beach, FL 19,343 3.1 mi
32547 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32,485 3.4 mi
32579 Shalimar, FL 9,997 7.5 mi
32542 Eglin Afb, FL 3,457 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Okaloosa County

32547 standard
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Pop: 32,485
32578 standard
Niceville, FL
Pop: 30,108
32539 standard
Crestview, FL
Pop: 25,079
32536 standard
Crestview, FL
Pop: 19,709
32548 standard
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Pop: 19,343
32541 standard
Destin, FL
Pop: 15,565

Related Areas

Okaloosa County Hurlburt Field, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 32544 in? ▼
ZIP code 32544 (Hurlburt Field) is located in Okaloosa County, Florida. Okaloosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/okaloosa-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 32544? ▼
ZIP code 32544 in Hurlburt Field, FL has a population of 1,818 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 32544? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 32544 is $47,865, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 32544? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 32544 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 32544? ▼
ZIP code 32544 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 820 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 32544? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 32544 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 32544? ▼
In ZIP code 32544, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 32544? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 32544 is 1.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.